Storage-bin.



No. 832,290. PATENTED 001?. 2, 1906.

E. BROWN.

' STORAGE BIN. APPLICATION FILED APB..28,1906.

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E. BROWN.

STORAGE BIN.

APPLIOATION FILED APR.2B,1906.

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A TTORNE Y5 Wyjm- UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

EUGENE BROWN, OF (JOLFAX, WASHINGTON, ASS IGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO GEORGE A.CHAPMAN, WILBUR S. YEARSLEY, AND CHARLES E.

SCRIBER, OF COLFAX, WASHINGTON.

STORAGE-BIN.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 2, 1906.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EUGENE BROWN, a citizen of the United States,residing at 001- fax, in the county of Whitman and State of Washington,have invented a new and useful Storage-Bin, of which the following is aspecification.

This invention relates to storage-bins for.

storing materials in bulk, and it has particular reference to bins usedfor the storage of grain in bulk.

A special object of the invention is to provide a bin or granary ofnovel and improved construction which shall be-readily portable andwhich may be conveniently knocked down and set up in any place where'itmay be desired to use it.

Another object of the invention is to provide a bin of this descriptionwhich shall be fire, weather, and vermin proof.

Another object of the invention is to provide a bin or granary of thisdescription which-shall be constructed mainly of a plurality ofsimilarly-constructed members or units which may be readily and quicklyassembled to form a complete structure of the desired dimensions.

Still further objects of the invention are to simplify and improve thegeneral construction and operation of this class of devices. With theseand other ends in view, which will readily appear as the nature of theinvention is better understood, the same consists in the improvedconstruction and novel arrangement and combination of parts, which willbe hereinafter fully described, and particularly pointed out in theclaims.

In the accompanying drawings has been illustrated a simple and preferredform of the invention, it being, however, understood that no limitationis necessarily.made to the recise structural details therein exhibited,ut that changes, alterations, and modifications within the scope of theinvention may be made when desired.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of a bin or granaryconstructed in accordance with the principles of the invention. Fig. 2is a vertical sectional view of the same. Fig. 3 is a vertical sectionaldetail view illustrating a modification. Fig. 4 is a vertical sectionaldetail view illustrating another modification. Fig. 5 is a perspectivedetail,

. view of one of the plates or units employedin the construction of thebin, as illustratedsin Figs. 1 and 2. Fig. 6 is a perspective detailview of a portion of the base-ring. Fig. 7 is a perspective view showingone of the sections of the roof of the bin in an inverted position. Fig.8 is a perspective detail view of the ridge member of the roof.

' Corresponding-parts in the several figures are indicated throughout bysimilar characters of reference. g

In the construction of the improved bin or granary there is employed abaseor floor B, which is preferably constructed of matched lumber, saidbase being made of such dimensions and in sucha manner as to enable itto support such weight as may be imposed thereon. Upon this base thereis secured an annular base-ring consisting, preferably, of a providedwith apertures 3 for the passage of securing members 4, such as nails orscrews.

The base-ring is preferably of circular shape,

its dimensions being governedby the intended diameter of the bin orgranary.

The wall which constitutes the body of the bin or granary proper ispreferably of circular or cylindrical shape, and said wall is composedof a plurality of units consisting of rectangular sheet-metal plates 5 5of suitable dimensions. The wall of the bin is composed of a pluralityof tiers of any desired diameter,

each tier being composed of a plurality of necte diameter of the binwill be governed by the number of units emplo ed in the construction ofeach tier, and t e height ofthe bin units dplaced end to end andsuitably conwill be governed by the number of' tiers- In this mannerunits of a given or standard size may be employed'in theconstruotion ofa bin or granary of any desired capacity.

The units or plates 5 5 are provided at their ends with angle-plates 6,riveted or otherwise suitably secured thereto and ads. ted

to abut upon each other, said angle-p ates being provided withregistering apertures, as 7, for the passage of fastening means, such asas will be presently described. The

bolts 8. The angle-plates 6 are preferably laced exteriorly upon theplates or units 5 in order that the fastening devices or connectingmembers may be conveniently accessible from the outside; but nolimitation is made in this respect, and circumstances may arise when itwould be found advantageous to dispose the angle-plates upon the innerfaces of the members or units. The latter are also provided withreinforcingstrips, which, as shown at 9 in Figs. 1 and 5, are preferablyriveted or otherwise secured upon the outer faces of the plates or unitsadj acent to the lower edges thereof and in such a manner as to lapbeyond said lower edges. Many modifications, however, are admissible inthis respect. To illustrate, in Fig. 3 of the drawings the units orplates 5 have been shown as provided with reinforcing-strips, as 9,along their lower edges upon their inner and outer faces, and in Fig. 4reinforcingstrips, as 9, have been secured along'the lower edges of theunits or plates upon. their inner faces only. These examples are thoughtto be sufficient to illustrate that considerable latitude is claimed inregard to the disposition of the reinforcing strips or members and thatI do not consider myself as limited to the precise arrangement hereinshown and described. It will be further noticed that in Figs. 3 and 4the reinforcing-strips 9 andfJ have been shown as having upturnedabutting ends 10, connected by bolts 11. The construction may in thismanner be considerably strengthened.

In assembling the units to form a bin a plurality of the units are firstassembled to form a tier of the desired diameter which is equal to thediameter of the base-flange, the plates of said bottom tier beingpreferably disposed with their lower edges abutting upon the upper edgeof the flange 1 of the base-ring, said flange being eXteriorl-y orinteriorly overlapped by or included between the reinforc-- ing-stripsat the, lower edges of the units, as shown, respectively, in Figs. 2, 3,and 4. Tier after tier is then added until the desired height isattained,.the plates or units being preferably disposed with their edgesabutting.

The plates of the uppermost tier arc preferably provided with auxiliaryreinforcingstrips at their upper edges, as shown at 12 in Figs. 1, 2,3,and 4.

It will be evident from the foregoing descri tion that under theconstruction de-- scribed a bin or granary of the desired capadity maybe very easily and quickly constructed from plates or units of a givenor standard size, said plates or units being of such a nature that theymay be packed together very compactly for storage or shipment.

A roof or cover of special construction is provided for the improvedgranary, and this roof will be constructed of suitable size to fit thegranary for which it is intended. Said roof in its preferred formincludes two side saaaeo members 15 15 and an intermediate or ridgemember 16. The body of each of the side members consists of arectangular late of a length exceeding the diameter of t 1e bin forwhich it is intended and having at its inner edge a downturned flange17, provided with notches 18, adapted to engage the upper edge of theuppermost tier of the bin at points which are approximately diametncallyopposite. By making the downturned flanges 17 of sufficient height theside members 15 will be sustained in oppositely-inclined position so asto shed moisture a sufficient distance beyond the vertical walls of thegranary to preclude the possibility of water leaking into the latter.Each roofsection 15 is, moreover, provided on its under side with asemicircular flange 19, adapted to lit within the late s of theuppermost tier, thus securing t e roof-rections against lateraldisplacement. The longitudinal slot or aperture between the roof membersis covered by a transversely-curved strip 20, having one or moredepending flanges, as The ridge member, which consists of this flangedstrip, will shed moisture in opposite directions from the slot oraperture between the roof members. The strip 20 is referably providedwith two converging anges 21, combining to form a wedge, whereby theroof members are forced slightly in opposite directions, therebyinsuring a close and tight fit. The roof members, including the sidemembers and the ridge member, may be suitably flanged, beaded, orotherwise reinforced to insure a construction of the requisite strengthand ability to resist wear.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the drawingshereto annexed, the operation and advantages of this invention will bereadily understood; A bin or granary of the construction hereindescribed may be constructed at a very moderate expense, and it has theadvantage of being easily portable in that it maybe readily taken apartfor transportation and reassembled in any desired locality. The bin orgranary may be conveniently filled by means of an ordinary belt-and-cupelevator. When the roof is in position, the contents of the bin will bethoroughly protected from the elements, as well as from the depredationsof rats and other vermin.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is- 1. A storae-bin comprising a plurality of sheet-metal tiers loosely set one on topof another, and lap-joints at the meeting edges of adjacent tiersarranged to prevent the entrance of moisture.

2. A storage-bin comprising a plurality of tiers looselyset one on topof another and each composed of units rigidly and removably connected attheir ends, and overlaption and ping jointsat the meeting edges ofadjacent tiers for holding the latter in operative relapreventing theentrance of moisture to the bin. I

3. In a metallic storage-bin, a unit consisting of a sheet-metal platehaving angleirons at the ends thereof and provided With areinforcing-strip adjacent to one edge and havin upturned ends.

4. I n a metallic storage-bin, a unit consisting of a sheet-metal platehaving an lewit a irons at the ends thereof and providereinforcing-strip secured adjacent to and pro- 'ecting beyond the edgethereof and having olt-receiving upturned ends.

5. In a sheet-metal storage-bin, a base, an

annular base-ring secured thereon and having an upstanding flange, and acylindrical sheet-metal structure whose lower edge loosely rests on theup er edge of said flange.

6. In a sheet-metai storage-bin, a cyhndrical structure composed or aplurality of tiers, each tier com osed of 'a plurality of plates orunits provided at their ends with suitably-connected abuttin angle-ironsand having reinforcing-strips a ong their edges; the reinforcing-stripsof the units of one tier overlapping the units of an adj ace'nt tier andpreventin lateral displacementbetween the' having lateralsupporting-lugs, in-combinaa tion with a cylin rical sheet-metalstructure having reinforcing strips enga ing the upstanding flange tosecure t e structure against lateral displacement.

9. In a metallic storagebin, a cylindrical sheet-metal structure, incombinationwitha roof including two side members rovided at their inneredges with depending anges having notches to engage the upperedge ofthemember having cylindrical structure approximately at diametricallyopposite points.

10. In a metallicstorage-bin, a cylindrical sheet-metal structure, incombination witha roof including two side members provided at theirinner edges with depending notched flanges, and having semicircularflanges for interior engagement with the cylindrical structure.

11. In a metallic storage-bin, a cylindrical sheet-metal structure, incombination with a roof including two side members provided at theirinner edges with deplending notched flanges, and a ridge member aving adepending flange for insertion between the flanges of the side members.I

12. In a metallic storage-bin, a cylindrical sheet-metal structure, incombination with a roof including two side members provided at theirinner edges with depending notched flan es, and a ridge member havingconverging flanges for insertion between the depen ing flanges of theside members.

13. In a metallic storage-bin, a cylindrical sheet-metal structure, incombination with a roof including two side members provided at theirinner edges with dependin notched flanges and having semicircular anges.for interior enga ement. with the cylindrical structure, an atransversely-curved ridge member adapted to obstruct and to shedmoisture from the aperture between the dependin flanges of the sidemembers.

14. a metallic storage-bin, a cylindrical sheet-metal structure,incombination with a roof including two side members provided at theirinner edges with dependin notched flanges and having semicircular angesfor interior enga ement with the cylindrical structure an atransversely-curved ridge ating to form a wedge for insertion betweenthe depending flanges of the side members In testimony that I claim theforegoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in the presenceof two witnesses.

. EUGENE BROWN.

Witnesses:

JOHN PATTISON, WM. FIELns.

converging flanges cooper-

